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A lot of Android devices are not being able to install my apk when its downloaded.

A topic by ClairvoyantGames created Jun 13, 2018 Views: 1,119 Replies: 4

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We have published an android demo and we are currently sharing it for feedback but we are having an issue with installing the apk on various android devices as some people said that when they click on the apk its opening a zip file for them without installing it.

Here is the game link :

https://clairvoyantindie.itch.io/abductme

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leafoAdmin6 years ago(+1)

I'm not sure what you mean by "its opening a zip file for them without installing it". You did upload a ZIP file though. I recommend uploading an .apk file directly since apk files are already compressed

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ClairvoyantGames6 years ago

sure I will thank you , though I tried it with apk but apparently some devices don't really get to install the apk for some unknown reason I suppose that I need to figure it out in unity .

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leafoAdmin6 years ago(+1)

Some devices may have security settings enabled that prevent installing an APK file. The owner of the phone may have to configure their phone. Also, although it is possible to upload an APK file to android, generally if you want the best user experience then you're best off adding the game to Google Play, then adding the link to your itch.io page.

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ClairvoyantGames6 years ago(+1)

Yes am aware of that issue too .., thank you for your help :) and on 17th we will be releasing on Google play as currently we only released the demo of the game on itch.io . Btw I really like how the website functions really good stuff keep it going guys Itch.io for the win.

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